The Ducks and Stars will break their tie in the Western Conference standings after their matchup tonight, but it isn’t known who is getting the advantage as the teams are scoreless through the first period. Both teams had a handful of chances in the first period but the goaltenders in this game have stopped all 16 shots they have seen in the game. Anaheim’s Ray Emery has made nine saves while Dallas’ Kari Lehtonen has made seven.
Ducks Vs. Stars Score: Battle For Eighth Is Scoreless Through First Period
Both teams have had their chances with the man advantage as well, with Anaheim have two powerplays to the Stars one. The Ducks will have 1:14 left in their second powerplay when the two teams start the second period.
Neither team has a player that is creating a handful of chances either, four players are tied with the game lead of two shots on goal. The Stars are creating more shots around the net which includes blocked and missed shots, with 18 total shots compared to the Ducks 12 total shots.
One of these teams has to eventually break the tie but with both teams in the playoff hunt, that could happen in overtime.
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